4.4out of 5 on Google, from 1,552 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Gatehouse
Large 1930s timber-framed pub set below a fringe theatre, Upstairs at the Gatehouse.
With a theatre upstairs, this Tudor style building, formerly a Watney's pub was refurbished in 1993, being the oldest of Highgate inns dating from about 1380. It was run by Wetherspoons from 1993 until its sale to Urban Pubs & Bars. Decor little changed, a lot of the internal space is for diners but there is still plenty of room for drinkers.
Where the handpumps used to be, it's all keg fonts, while the handpumps now occupy a previously empty corner of the bar. It is a large rambling pub at the top of Highgate Hill, two separate outside areas - the larger, secluded one at the back is exclusively for diners, that at the front of the pub is a drinking area where you get excellent views of the impressive Highgate School buildings opposite.
The theatre - Upstairs at The Gatehouse, details can be found at www.upstairsatthegatehouse.com, separate phone 020 8340 3488.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Family Friendly
- Quiet
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Vegetarian Options
- Real Ale
- Events: Theatre - see description
- Disabled Access
- Accessible Restroom
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Smoking
- Good for Children
- Serves Coffee
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 12:00 – 11:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 11:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 11:30 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 11:30 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Urban Pubs & Bars
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 8340 8054
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.4out of 5 on Google, from 1,552 ratings
5 out of 5Aaron Harrison Google, September 2024
It was a lovely last-minute choice for Sunday Roast to finally visit The Gatehouse, as we had designs elsewhere, but all were sold out at 5pm (reasonable, obviously!) However, the offerings here exceeded our expectations, and some in our group also had haddock and chips, which was delightfully huge, very well cooked and crispy fish, with plenty of chunky chips. The chicken roast was sublime, gravy was plentiful and meaty, and the veg was as soft and crispy as each carrot, potato, and cabbage leaf should be! The servers were very busy but attentive and friendly, and my only real chagrin was…
5 out of 5Joe Sidonioon Google, August 2024
Hip Highgate pub which has regular theatre events upstairs. The pub itself is very nice with a beer garden for sitting outside (weather permitting). It also has a good range of beers and though we didn't eat there, it has a good reputation for high quality food. We went to the theatre upstairs to see a band called the Jive Aces (highly recommended). The theatre is small and probably holds about 100 people but it gives it a good buzzy feel. I enjoyed the evening (and the pub) enormously!
5 out of 5Traveller Gergeron Google, August 2024
Everything was great, in fact, when I was separated from my wife, I used to come to this pub. This wonderful story summarizes its history very well with old photographs. I hope to sit in your garden one day
5 out of 5Georgia Breweron Google, July 2024
I came here with my Mum and we had the sourdough, pear salad and triple cooked chips. Everything was really great and the service was amazing, very lovely staff working here. Highly recommend!
5 out of 5Anthony Lawrieon Google, April 2024
Had been quite a while since we'd visited; I remember it being a bit chaotic. Not so now, the layout has changed a bit and clearly for the better. The food was amazing, best chips I've had in years, and the range of drink was good too. Finding a mild on cask is always a win! Staff were very helpful and friendly and it was a really lovely pub to rest and escape to
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.